Laboratory Assistant

AdventHealth; Sebring (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven community where you can thrive both professionally and spiritually. As a Laboratory Assistant I, you'll play a vital role in supporting laboratory operations, performing essential tasks like phlebotomy and specimen processing. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a faith-based environment that values the wholeness of each person. Surrounded by beautiful lakes and a close-knit community, your work will uplift others while you grow in your career. Be part of a team that believes in making a difference in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge in laboratory procedures and support functions required.
• Must meet continuing education and department specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient information and verifies identification and insurance.
• Performs blood specimen collection and general equipment maintenance.
• Follows safety policies and handles hazardous waste properly.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Processing

Laboratory Procedures

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Location: 4200 Sun 'n Lake Boulevard Sebring, FL 33872

The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Sebring

• Faith Based & Mission driven Facility
• Largest Employer in the County
• Surrounded by beautiful Lakes, Golf Courses and Florida’s oldest State Park
• Close knit community with a home town family feel
• 2 hours to just about any beach on either Coast
• Local arts scene from museums and theaters to festivals and galleries
• Local restaurants with the authentic taste of Florida
• Near 100 clear, freshwater lakes. Ideal for swimming, boating and fishing
• Beautiful agriculture and farmland
• Sebring is known for motorsports and home to the famous Sebring International Raceway
• Nature and hiking trails

The role you’ll contribute:

The Laboratory Assistant I performs various laboratory support procedures in assigned areas which may include phlebotomy and/or specimen processing in clinical and anatomical pathology areas. The Laboratory Assistant I must meet the required basic continuing education and department specific requirements. Work customarily involves practical knowledge in various laboratory procedures and support functions.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Collects patient, physician and test order information in order to create patient accounts. This includes verifying patient identification, insurance information, physician credentials and test order requirements.
• Blood specimen collection to include phlebotomy and skin puncture for all age groups.
• General equipment maintenance, function checks and documentation.
• Provides and acts on technical and support information related to the elements of laboratory testing for all age groups, from neo-nates through geriatric patients.
• Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit.